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Addressing Social Issues Affecting Vulnerable Populations In San Benito County Through Community Events, Lucila Alvarez
Addressing Social Issues Affecting Vulnerable Populations In San Benito County Through Community Events, Lucila Alvarez
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In San Benito County there is a high concentration of Triqui community members. They originate from the state of Oaxaca in Mexico and flee their homeland due to political prosecution and violence. Many times, Triqui community members arrive in the United States speaking and understanding only their native Triqui language. Their customs and traditions clash with those of the United States and due to fear they isolate themselves and do not seek any community services. Community Solutions addressed these issues by organizing the first ever Indigenous Cultures Day in Hollister, CA on May 21, 2017. The event consisted of a …